Why Contend?

 

"Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints." (Jude 3)

A few years ago I discussed and debated creation with evolutionists via discussion groups. I grew tired of trying to discuss and debate with people that demonstrate such a strong aversion to facts and logic and use science the way a drunkard uses a lamp post (for support and not illumination), and I asked the Lord why he was leading me to discuss and debate with people who are so unlikely to accept the truth. I was led to reread I Kings 18, which reminded me that the more things change the more they stay the same. When Elijah contended for the faith on Mount Carmel not one of the priests of Baal repented and converted to Yahwism, but many unbelievers and double-minded believers watching became dedicated believers.